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Looking After the Area

爱护社区环境

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词汇 core 13 · expansion 16 · chunks 4

核心词 core

recyclev.B1
回收
recycle waste · recycle plastic
We should recycle more to protect the environment.
我们应该多回收来保护环境。
wasten./v.B1
废物;浪费
household waste · waste of resources
Reducing waste is everyone's responsibility.
减少浪费是每个人的责任。
littern./v.B1
垃圾;乱扔垃圾
drop litter · litter the street
Please do not litter in the park.
请不要在公园乱扔垃圾。
pollutionn.B1
污染
air pollution · reduce pollution
The river has been cleaned to reduce pollution.
河流已清理以减少污染。
environmentn.B1
环境
protect the environment · the natural environment
We need to look after our environment.
我们需要爱护我们的环境。
plasticadj./n.B1
塑料的;塑料
plastic bags · plastic waste
Plastic waste is a big problem for oceans.
塑料垃圾对海洋是个大问题。
rubbishn.B1
垃圾
a pile of rubbish · take out the rubbish
There was a lot of rubbish on the beach.
海滩上有很多垃圾。
binn.A2
垃圾桶
waste bin · recycling bin
Please put your empty bottles in the bin.
请把空瓶子放进垃圾桶。
communityn.B1
社区
local community · community group
The community organised a clean-up day.
社区组织了一次清洁日。
volunteern./v.B1
志愿者;自愿做
volunteer to help · a volunteer group
Many volunteers came to pick up litter.
许多志愿者来捡垃圾。
improvev.B1
改善
improve the appearance · improve the environment
Planting trees can improve the local area.
植树可以改善本地区。
reducev.B1
减少
reduce waste · reduce pollution
We must reduce the amount of plastic we use.
我们必须减少塑料用量。
campaignn.B1
运动,活动
a clean-up campaign · launch a campaign
The council started a campaign to stop littering.
市政厅发起了一项阻止乱扔垃圾的活动。

扩展词库 expansion

landfilln.B2
垃圾填埋场
send to landfill
packagingn.B2
包装
food packaging
biodegradableadj.B2
可生物降解的
biodegradable materials
conservationn.B2
保护
nature conservation
endangeredadj.B2
濒危的
endangered species
habitatn.B2
栖息地
natural habitat
sustainableadj.B2
可持续的
sustainable development
toxicadj.B2
有毒的
toxic chemicals
waste disposaln.B2
废物处理
waste disposal methods
wildlifen.B2
野生动植物
protect wildlife
emissionn.B2
排放
carbon emissions
recycle binn.B1
回收箱
put it in the recycle bin
green spacen.B1
绿地
public green space
local authorityn.B2
地方政府
the local authority
environmentaladj.B1
环境的
environmental issues
dumpingn.B2
(非法)倾倒
illegal dumping

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

clean up after yourself自行清理
Please clean up after yourself in the park.
请在公园里自行清理。
take care of the environment爱护环境
We all need to take care of the environment.
我们都需要爱护环境。
make a difference有所作为,产生影响
Every small action can make a difference.
每一个小行动都能产生影响。
sort your waste垃圾分类
Residents are asked to sort their waste before collection.
居民被要求在收集前进行垃圾分类。

语法 语言升级点

Zero conditional (if + present, present)B1
谈论普遍真理或因果规律,表示如果某个条件发生,结果一定会发生。
if + 现在时, 现在时 (主句常用情态动词或现在的陈述)
零条件用来表达科学事实或一般情况。在谈论环境时很常用,例如:If we recycle, we reduce waste. 注意主句也用现在时,不用 will。

例句

If you drop litter, it harms the environment.
如果你乱扔垃圾,就会破坏环境。
If we all use less plastic, oceans become cleaner.
如果我们都少用塑料,海洋会更干净。

常见错误

✗ If you will drop litter, it harms the environment.✓ If you drop litter, it harms the environment.
零条件主从句都用现在时,不用 will。
↑ 提分:再高一档可在一类条件中准确切换 now 和 will,表达更具体的预测。
Cause and result connectives (because, as, so)B1
解释原因和结果,使句子逻辑更清晰。
使用 because/as + 原因从句,so + 结果从句
在写作和口语中,用 because/as 引出原因,so 引出结果。注意 because 和 so 不能用于同一个句子连接两个从句。

例句

The river is cleaner because the factory closed.
河流更干净了,因为工厂关闭了。
The park was full of litter, so the council organised a clean-up.
公园满是垃圾,所以市政厅组织了一次清理。

常见错误

✗ Because the park was dirty, so we cleaned it.✓ Because the park was dirty, we cleaned it. / The park was dirty, so we cleaned it.
中文里「因为...所以...」可以连用,但英语里 because 和 so 不能同时出现在一个主从复合句中。
↑ 提分:再高一档可换用 since, as a result, consequently 等更正式的连接词。

阅读 Reading council leaflet

Helping to Keep Our Neighbourhood Clean
HELPING TO KEEP OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CLEAN Our local community is a wonderful place to live, but it needs everyone’s help to stay clean and green. Here are three simple ways you can make a difference. 1. Put Your Rubbish in the Bin Always use the public bins provided in the park and on the streets. If you have a dog, please pick up after it and use a dog waste bag. Littering can result in a fine. 2. Join Our Community Clean-Up Days Every month we organise a clean-up event. Volunteers meet at the community centre at 9 am on the first Saturday. Gloves and bags are provided. The next clean-up is on 5th August. 3. Report Problems If you see any fly-tipping or damaged bins, please report it to the council. You can call us on 01234 567890 or fill in an online form on our website. Thank you for helping to look after our area!
fly-tipping非法倾倒垃圾fine罚款provide提供
TFNG1.You can be punished for dropping litter.
✅ TRUE — 文中提到 Littering can result in a fine,说明可能被罚款。
MCQ2.When is the next community clean-up?
  • A 1st August
  • B 5th August
  • C first Saturday of next month
✅ B — 原文说 The next clean-up is on 5th August。
gap_fill3.Volunteers should go to the ___ to join the clean-up.
✅ community centre — 原文 Volunteers meet at the community centre。
gap_fill4.To contact the council, you can call ___ or use an online form.
✅ 01234 567890 — 原文 You can call us on 01234 567890。
TFNG5.The council provides volunteers with gloves and food.
✅ FALSE — 文中说提供手套和袋子,未提及食物。
💡 技巧:公告类文本常含数字、日期和具体信息。先快速浏览问题,再带着关键词到文中定位。注意同义替换,如 punished 对应 fine。

听力 Listening Section 2 · AUS

情景:一位社区工作人员介绍社区清洁日活动的安排(Section 2 独白)

Speaker
Hello everyone, and thanks for coming along to this meeting about our next community clean-up day. I'm Jane, your local environment officer.
Speaker
The clean-up will take place on Saturday the 12th of June. We'll meet at the car park near the lake at 8:30 in the morning.
Speaker
Please wear old clothes and strong shoes, because we'll be working along the river bank and it can be muddy. We'll provide all the equipment, including gloves and rubbish bags.
Speaker
There'll be a free barbecue for all volunteers at lunchtime, so you don't need to bring your own food. However, please bring a water bottle, as it might be a warm day.
Speaker
If you want to join us, please call the council on 01234 567890 by Thursday the 10th, so we know how many bags to prepare.
gap_fill1.The clean-up is on the ___ of June.
✅ 12th / twelfth — 原文 Saturday the 12th of June。
gap_fill2.Volunteers will meet at the ___ near the lake.
✅ car park — 原文 the car park near the lake。
MCQ3.What does the speaker say volunteers should bring?
  • A food
  • B a water bottle
  • C gloves
✅ B — 文中说 please bring a water bottle,并提到手套由主办方提供,食物也有免费烧烤。
gap_fill4.To register, volunteers must call by the ___.
✅ 10th / tenth — 原文 by Thursday the 10th。
MCQ5.What will working conditions be like?
  • A hot and dry
  • B muddy and possibly warm
  • C cold and wet
✅ B — 原文 it can be muddy 和 it might be a warm day。
💡 技巧:Section 2 常是一次独白介绍。注意听日期、地点和需要带什么的细节,尤其要区分组织方提供的和个人需自带的物品。

写作 Writing Task 1 (letter)(semi-formal) · 目标 160 词

You are concerned about the amount of rubbish in your local park. Write a letter to the council. In your letter: - describe the problem - explain why it is important to solve it - suggest what the council should do.
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my concern about the large amount of litter in Weston Park. As a local resident, I visit the park regularly and have noticed that the bins are often full and overflowing, especially at weekends. This situation is worrying for several reasons. Firstly, the rubbish looks unpleasant and spoils the park's natural beauty. Secondly, litter can harm wildlife; animals may try to eat it or get trapped. If this problem is not solved, it will discourage people from using the park, which is an important green space for our community. I would like to suggest two things. The first is to empty the bins more often, perhaps twice a day during busy periods. The second would be to install a few more bins, particularly near the playground and the picnic area. I believe these measures would make a real difference. Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to seeing improvements. Yours faithfully, Sarah Collins

逐句标注

任务“I am writing to express my concern about...”半正式书信标准开头,点明目的。
语法“has noticed that the bins are often full and overflowing”现在完成时配合 that 从句,恰当描述持续存在的问题。
语法“If this problem is not solved, it will discourage...”一类条件句,表达可能的结果,语言复杂度符合 B1+。
衔接“The first is... The second would be...”使用序列词清晰组织建议,衔接自然。
🎯 本档语言特征:包含现在完成时(have noticed)、一类条件句、连接词 firstly/secondly/particularly;语气得体,覆盖全部要点;字数约170词,符合要求。整体接近 band 6。
↑ 再上一档:若要再进一档,可更灵活使用连接词(如 Furthermore, In addition),并加入少量更高级词汇(如 detrimental 替代 harmful),但需确保准确。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: Do you think your local area is clean?
Generally, yes. Most people put their rubbish in the bins, but sometimes after a festival you see more litter on the streets.
💡 用 Generally 给出总体印象,再用 but 补充例外。
Q: What do you do to help the environment?
I always try to recycle as much as possible. For example, I separate plastic, glass, and paper at home. I also take my own bags when I go shopping.
💡 用 For example 举例,并列举多个行动,展示词汇。
Q: Have you ever taken part in a community clean-up?
No, I haven't, but I would like to. I think it's a good way to meet neighbours and help the local area at the same time.
💡 现在完成时回答经历,用 would like to 表达意愿。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a time when you saw a lot of litter in a public place. You should say: where it was; when you saw it; what the litter was; and explain how you felt about it.
A few months ago, I went to the beach with my friends. It was a sunny Sunday, so the beach was very crowded. When we arrived, I was shocked to see a lot of rubbish everywhere—plastic bottles, food wrappers, and even an old tyre. It looked terrible and spoiled the beautiful view. I felt quite angry because people should know better. Littering is not only ugly, but it also harms marine life. My friends and I decided to pick up some of the litter and put it in the bins, but there were not enough bins available. In the end, I posted a photo on social media to raise awareness. The next week, the council added more bins and signs. It made me realise that even a small action can make a difference.
💡 按四点顺序描述,使用过去时和现在完成,结尾呼应主题。

Part 3

Q: Why do some people drop litter in public places?
I think some people are just lazy or they don't care about the environment. Others may not see a bin nearby, so they drop it on the ground. Education is important to change this habit.
💡 用 some... others... 分两类讨论,再用 so 引出结果。
Q: What can schools do to teach children about protecting the environment?
Schools can organise activities like planting trees or recycling projects. They can also invite speakers to talk about wildlife and pollution. When children learn young, they are more likely to form good habits. This is important because the future of our planet depends on them.
💡 列举具体建议,使用 because 解释原因,展示因果关系。

高频短语

I am writing to express my concern about...半正式书信投诉/建议开头
make a real difference表达产生积极影响
the situation is worrying because...解释担忧的原因

应试策略

5.5 档学员应在写作中注意使用零条件或一类条件,并用 because/as/so 使逻辑更清楚。阅读和听力要抓住数字、日期和条件句。口语里多举例,保持 2-3 句回答。

本档提分建议

从 5.5 迈向 6.5:写作时确保完成所有三点要求,每段包含一个复合句;听力练习时注意同义替换;尝试在口语 Part3 中使用 because 或 so 给出原因和结果。